Nomos (540 BC - 520 BC) front Nomos (540 BC - 520 BC) back
Nomos (540 BC - 520 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

Nomos 540 BC - 520 BC

 
Silver 8.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
540 BC - 520 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.13 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#180299
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The same as the obverse in incuse

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Metapontion (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and features an image of a bull on its obverse side, which symbolized strength and fertility.